Are you a dedicated and experienced Nurse ready to take your career to the next level?
Are you wanting a real lifestyle change? Broome might just be the place for you!
Lead, Care and Make a Difference: Join us as a Clinical Nurse Manager at Broome Regional Prison.
This is a permanent, full time position - Broome Regional Prison is seeking a passionate Clinical Nurse Manager to drive high quality healthcare in a dynamic and challenging environment. Be a pivotal force in delivering compassionate care, while working alongside a dedicated team, to support the health needs of the prison population.
About Justice
When you join the Department of Justice, you become part of a people-focused organisation, working hard to make our community a fairer and safer place to live. We offer many different employment opportunities in locations around Western Australia. You will have a chance to make a real difference to your local communities and to the lives of those you work with.
About the role
The Justice Health and Wellbeing Service delivers a range of holistic, evidence-based and culturally responsive health care and wellbeing services for patients and clients across the Western Australian custodial estate. Delivering high-quality care in one of the most complex and restrictive environments, the Service encompasses primary health care; mental health care; alcohol and other drug services; psychological, prevention and wellbeing services; pharmacy services; allied health care and tertiary care referral services. With entry to prison marking the first opportunity for many of our patients and clients to receive health and wellbeing assistance, our Service acts as a crucial intervention point for a population with complex physical, mental and spiritual needs.
The Health Services Branch ensures that clinical effectiveness, consumer focus and quality improvement are embedded to assist Department of Justice provide high quality, cost effective, safe and patient centred care.
The Clinical Nurse Manager (CNM) is responsible for the delivery of health services within the prison, maintaining clinical standards and ensuring quality of care. The CNM is responsible for the effective and efficient overall management of the health centre. The incumbent contributes as a member of the senior management team of the prison.
Eligibility
Permanent positions – To be eligible for appointment to permanent positions in the West Australian Public Sector you must be an Australian citizen or have permanent resident status in Australia.
Qualifications – Registration in the category of Registered Nurse by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
Benefits and opportunities
Additional regional benefits may apply to eligible applicants:
- Government Regional Officers Housing (GROH) at subsidised rates (if eligible)
- District Allowance.
- Annual Leave Travel Concession.
- Relocation assistance/allowance.
Application process
How to apply
Please ensure you review the attached Job Description Form (JDF) for further information about the requirements of the position. This information will assist you with the preparation of your application.
We require you to submit:
- A comprehensive Resume that clearly outlines your transferable skills, experience and highlights your key achievements.
- Contact details of two work related referees (One being your line manager)
- A statement no more than 2 pages, addressing the following essential role specific criteria contained in the JDF. Please provide examples to support your claims:
- Eligible for registration in the category of Registered Nurse by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
- Demonstrated skills and experience in senior level clinical nursing practice.
- Demonstrated leadership skills.
- Demonstrated resource management skills.
- Knowledge of legislation and policy as relevant to nursing, health care and areas of specialty.
- Demonstrated high level communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
- Skills and experience working with culturally diverse clients.
- Demonstrated ability to manage ethical behaviour.
Subsequent Vacancies
Applicants found suitable but not recommended for this vacancy, may be considered for subsequent similar vacancies in the Department of Justice for a period of twelve (12) months, in accordance with Part 5 (General Appointment) of the Commissioner's Instructions No. 2: Filling a Public Sector Vacancy and Commissioner’s Instructions and No. 39: Interim Arrangements to Fill Public Sector Vacancies. Permanent, fixed term, full time and part time appointments may be offered during this period.
For further job-related information
If you would like further information regarding the vacancy please contact Melissa Peet, A/Director Nursing on (08) 9334 6069 for a confidential discussion.
Equity and Diversity
The Department of Justice is committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We actively promote the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, youth, people of diverse sexualities and genders, women, culturally and linguistically diverse people, and other diversity groups.
Aboriginal job seekers may contact the Aboriginal Workforce Development Team on aboriginalworkforcedevelopment@justice.wa.gov.au or call (08) 9264 1700 for culturally appropriate application advice.
Applicants with disability requiring adjustments or accessibility support at any stage of the selection process can contact the hiring manager as listed under the ‘Further Information’ section or contact the Diversity and Inclusion team on WorkforceDiversity@justice.wa.gov.au or (08) 9264 1700 for a confidential discussion.
Submitting your application
Applicants are requested to apply online. To submit your application, click the “Apply for Job” button at the bottom of this advertisement.
Please ensure you allow sufficient time to submit your application, as late applications will not be accepted.
If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone RAMS Helpdesk ramshelpdesk@bigredsky.com on 1300 733 056 for assistance.
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